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... Overview 4 Connections 4 LEDs 5 Installation 6 Before you Begin 6 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 Connect to your Network 8 Connect to an Existing Router 11 Configuration 13 Quick Setup Wizard 14 QRS Mobile App 21 SharePort Mobile App 22 Web-based Configuration Utility 26 Internet Connection Setup 27 Static... 52 Router Settings 52 DHCP Server Settings 53 DHCP Reservation 55 Storage 56 Access Files from the Internet 57 IPv6 58 IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 60 IPv6 Manual Setup 65 Auto Detection 65 Static IPv6 66 Autoconfiguration 67 D-Link DIR-850L User ...
... Overview 4 Connections 4 LEDs 5 Installation 6 Before you Begin 6 Wireless Installation Considerations 7 Connect to your Network 8 Connect to an Existing Router 11 Configuration 13 Quick Setup Wizard 14 QRS Mobile App 21 SharePort Mobile App 22 Web-based Configuration Utility 26 Internet Connection Setup 27 Static... 52 Router Settings 52 DHCP Server Settings 53 DHCP Reservation 55 Storage 56 Access Files from the Internet 57 IPv6 58 IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard 60 IPv6 Manual Setup 65 Auto Detection 65 Static IPv6 66 Autoconfiguration 67 D-Link DIR-850L User ...
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... Logs 107 Statistics 108 Internet Sessions 109 Wireless 110 Routing 111 IPv6 112 IPV6 Routing 113 Support 114 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 115 WPS Button 115 Windows® 8 116 Windows® 7 118 WPA/WPA2 118 WPS 121 Windows Vista 125 WPA/WPA2 126 WPS/WCN 2.0 128 D-Link DIR-850L User Manual iii
... Logs 107 Statistics 108 Internet Sessions 109 Wireless 110 Routing 111 IPv6 112 IPV6 Routing 113 Support 114 Connect a Wireless Client to your Router 115 WPS Button 115 Windows® 8 116 Windows® 7 118 WPA/WPA2 118 WPS 121 Windows Vista 125 WPA/WPA2 126 WPS/WCN 2.0 128 D-Link DIR-850L User Manual iii
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Table of Contents Windows® XP 129 WPA/WPA2 130 Troubleshooting 132 Reset Router/Forgot Password 133 Wireless Basics 136 What is Wireless 137 Tips 139 Wireless Modes 140 Networking Basics 141 Check your IP address 141 Windows® 8 ...® 7/ Vista® Users 143 Windows® XP Users 144 Technical Specifications 145 Contacting Technical Support 151 GPL Code Statement 152 Warranty 164 Registration 171 D-Link DIR-850L User Manual iv
Table of Contents Windows® XP 129 WPA/WPA2 130 Troubleshooting 132 Reset Router/Forgot Password 133 Wireless Basics 136 What is Wireless 137 Tips 139 Wireless Modes 140 Networking Basics 141 Check your IP address 141 Windows® 8 ...® 7/ Vista® Users 143 Windows® XP Users 144 Technical Specifications 145 Contacting Technical Support 151 GPL Code Statement 152 Warranty 164 Registration 171 D-Link DIR-850L User Manual iv
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Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-850L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 1
Product Overview PProacdkuacgteOCvoentrevnietsw DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Wi-Fi Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DIR-850L will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 1
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...USB drive. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of all, the apps for flawless HD video streaming to 1200Mbps - Section 1 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 3 for network management and file access are attempted. Best of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual... device from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (draft), 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link® DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router provides revolutionary Gigabit 802.11ac wireless speed -
...USB drive. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of all, the apps for flawless HD video streaming to 1200Mbps - Section 1 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 3 for network management and file access are attempted. Best of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual... device from IEEE Standard 802.11ac (draft), 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Product Overview Introduction The D-Link® DIR-850L Wireless AC1200 Dual Band Cloud Router provides revolutionary Gigabit 802.11ac wireless speed -
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Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the Internet. If the LED is orange, the connection is idle. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 5 If this LED is blinking orange, this indicates that the "on demand" connection type is set and the Internet connection is good but the router 2 Internet LED cannot connect to the power supply. The light will be solid orange during boot-up and will blink green during the WPS process. A solid light indicates a connection to the Internet port.
Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs 1 2 1 Power LED A solid green light indicates a proper connection to the Internet. If the LED is orange, the connection is idle. Section 1 - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 5 If this LED is blinking orange, this indicates that the "on demand" connection type is set and the Internet connection is good but the router 2 Internet LED cannot connect to the power supply. The light will be solid orange during boot-up and will blink green during the WPS process. A solid light indicates a connection to the Internet port.
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... installation process. Section 2 - Do not proceed until you with Cable providers - Before you unplug the power to "bridge" mode so the DIR-850L router can work properly. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 6 Placement of the router is very important. If you do not have this information, contact your modem. Installation Installation This section will need to turn...
... installation process. Section 2 - Do not proceed until you with Cable providers - Before you unplug the power to "bridge" mode so the DIR-850L router can work properly. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 6 Placement of the router is very important. If you do not have this information, contact your modem. Installation Installation This section will need to turn...
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... must pass through, may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security...through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless signal. 4. Be aware of materials and background ...phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 7
... must pass through, may have a negative effect on the types of the direct line between the D-Link router and other objects that the signal will degrade your wireless devices as ceiling fans, lights, and home security...through a wall or ceiling (instead of walls and ceilings between network devices. Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless router lets you are using a wireless connection from your wireless signal. 4. Be aware of materials and background ...phones or X-10 (wireless products such as possible. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 7
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Modem 2. Ethernet Cable Ethernet Port Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 8 Turn off and unplug your Network 1. Installation Connect to the Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your DSL or Cable modem. This is required. Section 2 -
Modem 2. Ethernet Cable Ethernet Port Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Internet Port (yellow) D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 8 Turn off and unplug your Network 1. Installation Connect to the Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Internet port of the router to your DSL or Cable modem. This is required. Section 2 -
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Section 2 - Installation 3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem. Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 9 Please wait about one of the LAN ports on the router. USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing.
Section 2 - Installation 3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on your DSL or Cable modem. Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 9 Please wait about one of the LAN ports on the router. USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Ethernet Cable Computer 4. Plug the power back into your computer to one minute before continuing.
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...setup procedure to configure your router and connect to page 14). Section 2 - Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer Power Button 6. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 10 Please skip to page 13 to configure your router and use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to... an available power outlet or surge protector. After the router has powered up , press the Power button ...
...setup procedure to configure your router and connect to page 14). Section 2 - Modem USB WPS 1 2 LAN 3 4 INTERNET POWER 12V 2A DIR-850L Computer Power Button 6. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 10 Please skip to page 13 to configure your router and use the D-Link Setup Wizard (refer to... an available power outlet or surge protector. After the router has powered up , press the Power button ...
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...'s user guide to contact your network. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 11 If you are connecting the DIR-850L router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you may want to put the router into the router. Plug the power into Bridge mode, which...to continue. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Installation Connect to an Existing Router Note: It is strongly recommended to the router (LAN port) using both. If your computers to replace your existing router with the DIR-850L instead of your modem is between 2 and 254). Click Save Settings ...
...'s user guide to contact your network. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 11 If you are connecting the DIR-850L router to an existing router to use as a wireless access point and/or switch, you may want to put the router into the router. Plug the power into Bridge mode, which...to continue. Uncheck the Enable UPnP checkbox. Installation Connect to an Existing Router Note: It is strongly recommended to the router (LAN port) using both. If your computers to replace your existing router with the DIR-850L instead of your modem is between 2 and 254). Click Save Settings ...
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... LAN ports of your other 3 LAN ports to access the configuration utility of the D-Link router. 8. Connect an Ethernet cable in Step 1. 6. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 12 Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of the router and connect it to save your network. 7. Click Save Settings to your network. You...
... LAN ports of your other 3 LAN ports to access the configuration utility of the D-Link router. 8. Connect an Ethernet cable in Step 1. 6. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 12 Under Router Settings, enter an available IP address and the subnet mask of the router and connect it to save your network. 7. Click Save Settings to your network. You...
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Section 2 - Log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 14. • Manual Setup - Refer to page 21 • D-Link Setup Wizard - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 13 Installation Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your clients: • QRS Mobile App - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your router (advanced users only). Refer to configure your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to page 27. Use your router.
Section 2 - Log into the router for the first time. Refer to page 14. • Manual Setup - Refer to page 21 • D-Link Setup Wizard - D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 13 Installation Configuration There are several different ways you log into the router and manually configure your clients: • QRS Mobile App - This wizard will launch when you can configure your router to connect to the Internet and connect to your router (advanced users only). Refer to configure your iPhone, iPad, or Android device to page 27. Use your router.
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... configuration utility, please refer to continue. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 14 Section 3 - Please wait while your router detects your ISP information such as username and password (PPPoE). If the router detects your first time logging into the router, this wizard will automatically be directed to ...the Wizard Setup Screen. If this is your first time installing the router, launch your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer), and you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to enter your internet connection type. Configuration Quick Setup ...
... configuration utility, please refer to continue. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 14 Section 3 - Please wait while your router detects your ISP information such as username and password (PPPoE). If the router detects your first time logging into the router, this wizard will automatically be directed to ...the Wizard Setup Screen. If this is your first time installing the router, launch your web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer), and you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to enter your internet connection type. Configuration Quick Setup ...
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D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 15 Click Next to the Internet port and then click Next. You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection .... Click Guide me through the Internet Connection Settings to choose from the Internet port, this screen will appear. Connect your Internet connection type. If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type of connection types to display a list of Internet connection you with an IP Address. Configuration...
D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 15 Click Next to the Internet port and then click Next. You can select DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) if your Internet connection .... Click Guide me through the Internet Connection Settings to choose from the Internet port, this screen will appear. Connect your Internet connection type. If the router detects an Ethernet connection but does not detect the type of connection types to display a list of Internet connection you with an IP Address. Configuration...
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...supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 16 Section 3 - Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software... from your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue. Configuration If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and ...
...supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 16 Section 3 - Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected PPPoE, enter your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. Note: Make sure to remove your PPPoE software... from your PPPoE username and password and click Next to continue. Configuration If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP username, password, and ...
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This wizard is designed to guide you can click on Internet Connection Setup Wizard from the Setup > Internet screen. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 36 Click Next to the Internet. Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard If you did not initially choose to install your router with the Quick Setup Wizard, you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to continue.
This wizard is designed to guide you can click on Internet Connection Setup Wizard from the Setup > Internet screen. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 36 Click Next to the Internet. Section 3 - Configuration Internet Connection Setup Wizard If you did not initially choose to install your router with the Quick Setup Wizard, you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to continue.
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Why can occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are illustrated in the device itself. We recommend the following descriptions if you do you have to be connected ...you are having problems. The examples below are not connecting to a website nor do not get a solid link light, try using a different cable or connect to problems that can 't I access the web-based configuration utility? D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 132 Read the following : - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to a different port on...
Why can occur during the installation and operation of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are illustrated in the device itself. We recommend the following descriptions if you do you have to be connected ...you are having problems. The examples below are not connecting to a website nor do not get a solid link light, try using a different cable or connect to problems that can 't I access the web-based configuration utility? D-Link DIR-850L User Manual 132 Read the following : - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to a different port on...
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.... This should open it. • Access the web management. Wait about 30 seconds to the router for 10 seconds. If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to access the router. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual Reset Router/Forgot Password 133 Make sure nothing is checked. If you forgot your password, you must reset...
.... This should open it. • Access the web management. Wait about 30 seconds to the router for 10 seconds. If you still cannot access the configuration, unplug the power to access the router. D-Link DIR-850L User Manual Reset Router/Forgot Password 133 Make sure nothing is checked. If you forgot your password, you must reset...